In recent weeks , Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has embarked on a calculated campaign to tarnish the reputation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio

By Adetutu Audu With all the buzz surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), in entertainment, few projects have sparked as much curiosity, skepticism, and debate as “The Omegamax Conspiracy.” Marketed as Africa’s first fully AI-generated feature film, this movie is more than just a story—it’s a statement. Produced and directed by Dr. Ope Banwo, who calls himself […]

By CHIEDU OKOYE It cannot be gainsaid that Nigeria has returned to the Hobbesian state of nature where life is short, brutish, and nasty, what with millions of Nigerians living below the breadline, and policemen and other security operatives mowing down innocent people in broad daylight. We are told that the Nigeria police personnel are our […]

By Jerome Okojokwu-Idu As Nigeria charts its course toward a sustainable energy future, the 2024 NOG Energy Week played a vital role in shaping discussions across government and private sectors by showcasing the available opportunities and driving investment to meet growing energy demand. With the 2025 theme, “Accelerating Energy Progress Through Investment, Global Partnerships & […]

By KENECHUKWU OBIEZU Nigerians are forced to relive mind-numbing trauma whenever and each time men in uniform step out of line. Instantly, there are flashbacks, and suddenly, a deluge of memories comes crashing down. A couple of days ago, personnel attached to the Sam Ethnan Airforce  Base, Ikeja stormed the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, where they […]

By Ezenwa Nwagwu The appointment of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has long been a subject of debate in Nigeria’s democratic discourse. Some have argued that allowing the President to nominate the INEC Chairman compromises the commission’s independence, fueling calls for reforms, including the recommendation by the Justice Uwais Electoral Reform […]

By Okanga Agila In the not-so-distant past, Nigeria’s economy was a fragile patient, clinging to life support. The symptoms were all too familiar: hunger, deprivation, and a crippling sense of hopelessness. But then, something changed.  A new leadership emerged with a bold vision for a prosperous Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was determined to […]

By Monsuru Arilesere Once upon a time in Nigeria, the Niger Delta region as we know it today did not exist. The land mass and its people were there alright, but the state of affairs, the life they live and the well-being of the entire region was nothing short of perilous. The region was at […]

By Bennett Atumah The United Nations (UN) World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW),  is observed in the first week of February every year. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in October 2010 through Resolution A/RES/65/5, in the 65th Assembly. The WIHW aims to foster mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among people of […]

Few statements capture the transformative power of education as succinctly as this one. Across history, nations that have placed education at the core of their development strategies have reaped immense rewards

By SAMI SAEED Sudan is of great importance to the surrounding regions, such as the Horn of Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Africa, the Nile Basin countries, North Africa and the Arab region. Sudan is a founding state of the Organisation of African Unity (which later became the African Union), a founding member of the Intergovernmental […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA Dr. Dele Sobowale introduced the piece in his Sunday Vanguard column of March 9 in words which I think are more appropriate to this discourse. “In every community, there is a class of people profoundly dangerous to the rest. I don’t mean the criminals, for them we have punitive sanctions. I mean the […]

By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi When we look at Nigeria as a country, we all know there is more to it than just its challenges. Nigeria is a land of opportunities, rich in resources and talent. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was elected, we can say that was the beginning of the reform we needed. He […]

By Jude Azai Introduction Foreign policy decisions made by global superpowers often have far-reaching consequences, particularly for developing economies such as Nigeria. The United States, as one of the world’s most influential nations, plays a crucial role in shaping global economic dynamics through trade agreements, diplomatic engagements, immigration policies, and international aid programs. This is […]

By Zik Zulu Okafor The announcement came with a tinge of impunity. It was by the Federal Ministry of Education which last week endorsed the controversial appointment of Christopher Ogbogbo, a Professor of African History at the University of Ibadan as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University of Nigeria , ADUN, Ibusa, Delta state. It […]